Definition of Actinism

1. Noun. The property of radiation that enables it to produce photochemical effects.

Generic synonyms: Property
Derivative terms: Actinic

Definition of Actinism

1. n. The property of radiant energy (found chiefly in solar or electric light) by which chemical changes are produced, as in photography.

Definition of Actinism

1. the property of radiant energy that effects chemical changes [n -S]

Medical Definition of Actinism

1. The property of radiant energy (found chiefly in solar or electric light) by which chemical changes are produced, as in photography. Origin: Gr, ray. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Actinism

actinide
actinides
actinides
actinide elements
actinide series
Actinidia
Actinidiaceae
Actinidia arguta
Actinidia chinensis
Actinidia deliciosa
Actinidia polygama
actiniform
actinin
Actiniopteris
actinism (current term)
actinism (current term)
actinisms
actinium
actinium
actiniums
actino-
actino-chemistry
actinobacillosis
actinobacillus
actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans
Actinobacillus equuli
actinobacillus infections
Actinobacillus lignieresii
actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae
actinobacteria group

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